Abstract 193 Results of resting and peak exercise parameters in GHD patients versus healthy controls
GHD patientsHealthy controlsp Value
Age (years)45.8 ± 13.448.0 ± 10.10.29
Resting heart rate (bpm)74.0 ± 9.166.5 ± 10.00.36
Resting MAP (mm Hg)99.3 ± 12.596.6 ± 8.10.26
RER1.06 ± 0.081.13 ± 0.070.98
Peak heart rate (bpm)151.7 ± 21.2171.1 ± 11.10.001
Peak MAP (mm Hg)110.5 ± 15.7123.1 ± 12.60.28
Peak cardiac output (l/min)17.9 ± 3.916.7 ± 3.50.09
Peak cardiac power (Watts)4.37 ± 1.054.61 ± 1.00.25
Peak Vo2max/kg (ml/min/kg)28.0 ± 7.530.4 ± 8.00.54
  • GHD, growth hormone deficient; MAP, mean arterial pressure; RER, respiratory exchange ratio.

  • Results are reported as mean ± SD.